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Dohlen Family History

Dohlen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dolen, Bohlen, Dahlen, Dohmen, Dowlen, Doolen, Nolen, Ohler, Dole

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Where is the Dohlen family from?

You can see how Dohlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dohlen families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dohlen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dohlen families in 1880.
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What did your Dohlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohlen. 24% of Dohlen men worked as a Farming and 25% of Dohlen women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohlen were Manager and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 388 immigration records available for the last name Dohlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 437 military records available for the last name Dohlen. For the veterans among your Dohlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dohlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dohlen in 1963 was 93, and 63 in 2002.

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